Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB121: SEAFOOD: Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood
Status: Signed into law, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 3:4749.1(B)(7), relative to imported seafood; to expand the powers and authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to include seizure and destruction of seafood that violates state law; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 3:4749.1(B)(7), relative to imported seafood; to expand the powers and authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to include seizure and destruction of seafood that violates state law; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 3:4749.1(B)(7) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §4749.1. Powers * * * B. The commissioner may: * * * (7) Seize, hold, or destroy any seafood product in violation of this Part. Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become effective on the day following such approval. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-290 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. …
Sponsors
- Domangue, Jessica (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Broussard, Reese (R, 37)
- Coates, Kimberly (R, 73)
- Henry, Chance (R, 42)
- Johnson, Travis (D, 21)
- McMahen, Wayne (R, 10)
- St. Blanc III, Vincent (R, 50)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 05/15/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 122.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 121, FINAL PASSAGE (#735) (May 11, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 121, FINAL PASSAGE (#275) (April 1, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB121?
- HB121 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SEAFOOD: Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood.
- What does HB121 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 3:4749.1(B)(7), relative to imported seafood; to expand the powers and authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to include seizure and destruction of seafood that violates state law; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB121?
- Signed into law as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 05/15/2026. (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB121?
- Domangue, Jessica (R, 53), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB121?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB121
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